释义 |
sa·voy·ard I. \səˈvȯiərd, səˈvȯiˌ(y)ärd, |saˌvȯiˌ(y)ärd, F sȧvȯyȧȧr or sȧvwȧyȧȧr\ noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: French, from Savoie Savoy, region in southeastern France + French -ard : a native or inhabitant of Savoy II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Savoy, France 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Savoy III. \“; often pronounced in French fashion like the preceding although not from French\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Savoy, theater in London specially built in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte died 1901 English operatic impresario for the presentation of the operas of W.S.Gilbert died 1911 English playwright and A.S.Sullivan died 1900 English composer + English -ard : a devotee, performer, or producer of the comic operas of W.S.Gilbert and A.S.Sullivan |